--- title: "Mercy Oceans — check charity number 1208786 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mercy Oceans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208786. Education/training charity based in Essex Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mercy-oceans retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:10:46.948Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mercy Oceans is a registered charity (number 1208786) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £25,246 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Mercy Oceans? Registered charity number 1208786 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Essex Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,246 ## What causes is Mercy Oceans registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mercy Oceans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mercy Oceans is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=mercy-oceans&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mercy Oceans a legitimate charity? Yes. Mercy Oceans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208786) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Mercy Oceans's charity number? Mercy Oceans's charity number is 1208786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208786? Search 1208786 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Mercy Oceans do? Mercy Oceans is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; religious activities; economic/community development/employment. See its official register entry for full details. Does Mercy Oceans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mercy Oceans. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Mercy Oceans? Mercy Oceans does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1208786).